The True Mother Goose
- SIGNED Framed with archival mats.
- Boston: Lamson Wolffe & Co., 1895
Boston: Lamson Wolffe & Co., 1895. First Edition.. Framed with archival mats.. Fine.. Broadside.
The original advertising poster for the True Mother Goose; signed with initials in the plate. The poster is printed in red, yellow, and black and depicts a flock of geese flying over the city and harbor of Boston. The use of color and silhouette rendering of a portion of the flock gives the print an unusual dynamic and dramatic graphic presence. McManus is known for her book and binding designs. The poster meas. appx. 20.75 x 14.5 inches. Malhorta / Thom #301; Met. Mus. of Art - Lauder Coll. Cat., #127.
The original advertising poster for the True Mother Goose; signed with initials in the plate. The poster is printed in red, yellow, and black and depicts a flock of geese flying over the city and harbor of Boston. The use of color and silhouette rendering of a portion of the flock gives the print an unusual dynamic and dramatic graphic presence. McManus is known for her book and binding designs. The poster meas. appx. 20.75 x 14.5 inches. Malhorta / Thom #301; Met. Mus. of Art - Lauder Coll. Cat., #127.
Details
Title
The True Mother Goose
Author
McManus, Blanche - BROADSIDE
Binding
Framed with archival mats.
Condition
Fine
Publisher
Lamson Wolffe & Co.: Boston
Date
1895
Edition
First Edition.